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Object NameTrunk
Maker J. Hoare & Company (1868-1920)
Made FromWood, canvas, leather, iron
Date1890-1910
Place MadeUnited States, NY
Techniquemade by hand
SizeOverall H: 66 cm, W: 84 cm, Diam: 58.5 cm
Accession Number79.7.1
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Vere Fisher
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionBlack wood, canvas, leather and iron; made by hand. Rectangular flat-topped canvas-covered wooden trunk bound with leather straps and iron corners, two leather handles on ends, painted with "J.H.CO." and "CUT GLASS" on one end with the Hoare circular trademark between the two and "10" above; similar inscription on other end barely visible. Lined with black cloth and padded but inner divisions and padding missing.
Provenance
Former Collection Vere Fisher - 1979-03-13
Source Mrs. Vere Fisher - 1979-03-13